Westwood Tan 256 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #CAB47B, LRV 45 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Shore Grass from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CAB47B · 256
Westwood Tan
45%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Westwood Tan Technical Profile
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Westwood Tan in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Westwood Tan in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreWestwood Tan
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyShore Grass
Shore Grass
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Perennial Gold
Behr
Nearly identical
Spinning Straw Gold
PPG
Nearly identical
Star Fire
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Beige
RAL
Nearly identical
Wheat Grass
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Desert Floor
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Further Afield
Valspar
Very similar
Gold Tweed
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Tangy Flavor
Kilz
Very similar
Stone .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Sudbury Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Westwood Tan
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Westwood Tan
#CAB47B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A8B37F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Westwood Tan
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Westwood Tan Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Westwood Tan.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Westwood Tan — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Westwood Tan have?
Westwood Tan by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Westwood Tan in your own space before committing.
What colors match Westwood Tan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Westwood Tan are Shore Grass by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Perennial Gold by Behr (a near-identical match), Spinning Straw Gold by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Westwood Tan's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Westwood Tan?
Westwood Tan has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 44.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Westwood Tan's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.